Dramatic defeat against Mattersburg!

Thomas Letsch started with a 4-3-3 system in the game against Mattersburg, Raphael Holzhauser was unfortunately not able to play because of back problems. Tarkan Serbest and captain Alexander Grünwald took over the defensive part in midfield, Felipe Pires, Dominik Prokop and Venuto were the offensive behind Christoph Monschein. In central defence Patrizio Stronati replaced the ailing Alexandar Borkovic.

Gerald Baumgartner, the guests’ Coach, brought after the 1-1 against SKN St. Pölten with Nedeljko Malic, Lukas Rath and Michael Perlak three fresh players.

Exciting first half with four goals!

SV Mattersburg had the first chance after just 25 seconds, Patrick Pentz prevented an early deficit against Smail Prevljak. The ‘Violets’ responded with a chance by Stefan Stangl, the wingback failed on Markus Kuster. The chance was prepared by a nice interaction between Dominik Prokop and Felipe Pires (5'). Venuto brought the ball in the middle, Dominik Prokop utilized his perfect pass - 1-0 for the ‘Violets’ (7').

The guests from Burgenland equalized shortly after, after a throw-in to the midfield the ball came over Prevljak to Masaya Okugawa, who didn’t give Pentz a chance (9'). A shot by Prevljak went past the goal (11'), then it was Austria Wien’s turn again: After a magnificent double pass with Prokop, Tarkan Serbest brought the ball perfectly to the centre, Alexander Grünwald sealed the deal – 2-1 – an amazing goal (14'). A volley by Pires, which passed the goal, ended the very entertaining first 15 minutes.

Stangl had a chance with a header after a free-kick by Grünwald, Kuster was on the spot (24'). A perfect pass by Grünwald reached Prokop, who delivered to Monschein. Unfortunately, the striker’s finish missed the goal (25'). A deflected cross by Okugawa landed just in front of Prevljak, the top scorer only had to put the ball over the line – 2-2 (28').

Kuster parried a shot by Venuto (31'), fortunately Prevljak only hit the post after a defensive error (36'). Venuto finished a counterattack over Serbest, the ball went past the long corner (38'). Michael Madl had to stop playing during the 39^th minute due to an adductor problem, Michael Blauensteiner took over his position. Monschein reached a quick free-kick, Kuster deflected the ball (42'). A direct free-kick by Grünwald, which narrowly missed top corner, ended an exciting first half.

Gruber shot the devastating goal during stoppage time

Even after the break the game kept on going strong, Pentz defused two shots by Okugawa (47', 53'). Pires failed on Mattersburger’s goalkeeper (54'). Stefan Stangl unfortunately hit the bar with a long shot (55'). Jano put the ball just next to the goal after a free-kick by Andreas Gruber (66'), Kuster saved a shot by Grünwald (67'). After an assist by Michael Perlak, Prevljak had the next top chance for the guests, the ball went just by the goal (68'). After 75 minutes the balance was 20 to 12 shots on goal, the game was on the edge.

Kevin Friesenbichler came into the game for Christoph Monschein for the final 15 minutes. Pires was on the ground after a duel with Novak Pires in the penalty area, referee Alexander Harkam’s whistle did not go off, in the counterattack Pentz won against Prevljak (78'). Dominik Fitz came for the ailing Florian Klein, Tarkan Serbest moved into the central defence (81'). Stangl shot again from a distance, this time Kuster turned the ball over the bar (84'). Following the assist by Pires, Venuto's finish was blocked by Novak (89'). Dominik Fitz failed on Kuster, in the countermove Gruber shot Mattersburg’s golden goal - a clear foul by Manuel Seidl on Venuto was overlooked by Harkam (90'+2'). Austria Wien lost against SV Mattersburg and probably has to say goodbye to their European Cup dreams.

FK Austria Wien - SV Mattersburg 2-3 (2-2)

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